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Our Freeze Dried Nopal Powder Capsules (Prickly Pear) contains copper, an essential ingredient in the formation of red blood cells.(1*) Copper also partners with vitamin C to produce elastin, a protein that is found in all the connective tissue of the body as well as the skin.(2*) Copper is vital in producing the neurotransmitters peptidyl alpha-amidating monooxygenase and dopamine hydroxylase.(3*)

A deficiency in copper may result in decreased glucose tolerance, anemia, lowered defense against infections, abnormal carbohydrate metabolism and may also lead to heightened glucose, triglycerides and serum cholesterol levels.(4*) In addition, copper plays a role in iron metabolism, storage, and absorption.(5*) The signs of copper deficiency are similar to those of irondeficiency such as general malaise,and lightheadedness.(6*), (7*)